Can't see out of wing mirrors in rain

[Louis]

When I'm driving in really wet weather, the rain seems to puddle right in the edge of the door window and I can't see anything out of my wingmirrors as it just splatter backwards. Happens both sides. Common? Does it on my 1.2.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Are you 4ft 2 ins tall?

 

[Louis]

nope, nearly 6ft tall. I'm not sat on top of the steering wheel either before you say that It literally makes it impossible to see out the wingmirrors. I'd take a photo but yknow, the law.

 

[JamesBryan]

That's a new one, never heard that 😂

Pics needed.

 

[Louis]

I'll get the girlfriend to take some pictures next time i go for a drive in the rain. It's pretty f**king horrendous though, especially bad during the night...

 

[Louis]

what it does...

 

[JamesBryan]

I know what you mean by it swirling in the corner near the plastic trim, but the mirrors are stuck out a few inches past that so i'm a bit confused.

 

[Jme34]

Try applying a few coats of rainex to the window, it's should change how the water sits/behaves on the glass

 

[Jme34]

Try applying a few coats of rainex to the window, it's should change how the water sits/behaves on the glass

Obviously give the window a good clean in the normal way before application [emoji1303]

 

[Louis]

I know what you mean by it swirling in the corner near the plastic trim, but the mirrors are stuck out a few inches past that so i'm a bit confused.

Being a 5dr makes no difference? Visibility is seriously hindered, it's right in my line of sight and I can't see out of the mirrors. I'll try rain-x but to be honest i'll be getting rid of this car soon anyway.

 

[DJR1210]

what it does... View attachment 169599

😂^^^love that :up:
On a serious note, I've just bought some G3 wind deflectors, £22 and they are really good quality, fit well, look good, better than the Heko ones imo. They would stop that and reduce wind noise in the car when on motorways etc with the windows down a couple of inches. Just a thought

 

[Louis]

😂^^^love that :up:
On a serious note, I've just bought some G3 wind deflectors, £22 and they are really good quality, fit well, look good, better than the Heko ones imo. They would stop that and reduce wind noise in the car when on motorways etc with the windows down a couple of inches. Just a thought

Got some hekos on my 182, so looking forward to trying these out. Good shout though, but as I said not looking to spend more and more on this car. Just want the little kinks fixing. Didn't know if i'd experience similar on my 182 or if there was a simple fix.
Glad you like my paint effort, photoshop isn't on the university library computers Would've been far more artistic otherwise

 

[imprezaworks]

Drill a hole under said puddle and filter into an empty can?

Can't see any other way tbh


Ps hope you sort it

 

[Louis]

Drill a hole under said puddle and filter into an empty can?

Can't see any other way tbh


Ps hope you sort it :smile:

Puddle maybe wasnt the best explanation, ahaha, it's more just building up in that corner, then travelling down the rest of the window.

 

[Mr R.]

Picts of girlfriend?

 

[imprezaworks]

Are the seals sat properly. Can't say ever come across this on here before

 

[Louis]

Are the seals sat properly. Can't say ever come across this on here before

I believe so, ill give them a smack tonight to make sure they're clipped in. This is the appropriate way to deal with all plastic clips on the clio, right?

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah not too hard but you know that

 

[Louis]

Picts of girlfriend?

Because you asked so nicely.
http://bit.do/Facebook145039209

 

[Mr R.]

Because you asked so nicely.
http://bit.do/Facebook145039209

Think you need a few points for that trick. [emoji6]

 

[Louis]

Think you need a few points for that trick. [emoji6]

Points mean prizes

 

[McGherkin]

Try applying a few coats of rainex to the window, it's should change how the water sits/behaves on the glass

This, but use Gtechniq G5 instead.

 

[Mr Plums]

Points mean prizes

Im the prize king!

 

[ilovewilly]

 

[imprezaworks]

Flol very good

 

[Louis]

Ill just drive with my windows down, job jobbed.

 

[imprezaworks]

Or walk

With a brolly obvs

 

[Clio_fool]

This problem on a 1.2 you say? It's probably just not fast enough to blow the water off the windows. [emoji23]

 

[Louis]

This problem on a 1.2 you say? It's probably just not fast enough to blow the water off the windows. [emoji23]

That was a low blow

 

[Mr Plums]

 

[imprezaworks]

Awesome film and inspiration right there

Good find

 

[Chris_Beer]

I believe so, ill give them a smack tonight to make sure they're clipped in. This is the appropriate way to deal with all plastic clips on the clio, right?

 

[imprezaworks]

Putting fires out all over the show.

 

[Chris_Beer]

I'm concerned for my next post in need tbh lol

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah I won't be coming to you for advice lol

 

[Louis]

Were you trying to polish some cloudy glass?